NURSING

Research for nursing

Papers a nurse can act on, across critical and emergency care, medical-surgical, mental health, paediatrics and neonatal, maternity, older adults, community and primary care, and oncology and palliative care. Each is read in full rather than from its abstract.

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• RNQualitative2021Older person's experiences of benefits gained from the support and advice given during preventive home visits.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesOlder people valued home visits when visitors listened, assessed health and gave practical reminders, which made them feel recognised, more in control, and prepared for future risks.
• RNQualitative2021An Exploratory Qualitative Study of Patient and Caregiver Perspectives of Ambulatory Kidney Palliative Care.The American journal of hospice & palliative carePatients and caregivers described visits as helping them understand disease, cope, manage pain, and plan for dialysis withdrawal. Some had mistaken palliative care for giving up. These are reported experiences, not evidence the clinic improves outcomes.
• RNSurvey2021Fatigue after heart transplantation - a possible barrier to self-efficacy.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesHeart transplant recipients who reported more fatigue also reported less confidence in managing their condition. Mental fatigue and reduced motivation were the closest links to lower confidence.
• RNCohort2021Effects of implementing rotational thromboelastometry in cardiac surgery: A retrospective cohort study.Journal of perioperative practiceOverall ICU stay and reoperation did not change after ROTEM was introduced, but cardiac surgery patients received less fresh frozen plasma and platelets and more prothrombin complex concentrate.
• RNSurvey2021Exploring the Impact of Health Care Provider Cultural Competence on New Immigrant Health-Related Quality of Life: A Cross-Sectional Study of Canadian Newcomers.Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing SocietyNew immigrants who reported discrimination also reported lower overall quality-of-life scores. Higher education and more children were associated with lower scores. Interpreter use was associated with better environmental quality of life, and provider trust with better physical health ratings.
• RNMeta-Analysis2021Effectiveness of nurses and midwives-led psychological interventions on reducing depression symptoms in the perinatal period: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Nursing openNurse and midwife-led psychological support reduced perinatal depression symptoms compared with usual care. Supportive counselling and about 6 to 8 sessions showed the clearest reductions.
• RNCohortFactors Associated With Cognitive Impairment in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingPeople with HFpEF scored worse than people without HF on attention, language, executive function, and global cognition. Screen HF patients for cognitive and depression symptoms before relying on self-care plans.
• PTOTRNQualitativeStories of Lymphoma Survivors in Early Aftercare: A Narrative Inquiry.Cancer nursingLymphoma survivors described fatigue, reduced exercise capacity, memory and concentration problems, work and money worries, relationship strain, fear of recurrence, and other life problems during early aftercare. They valued nurse-led consultations for goals and options, not just medical checks.
• RNCohortType D Personality Associated With Increased Risk for Mortality in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingIn adults with congenital heart disease, those with type D personality (negative feelings and social inhibition) were more likely to die from any cause over median 7 years: 10% died versus 6%. Cause of death did not differ.
• RNSurvey2022Involuntary treatment in dementia care at home: Results from the Netherlands and Belgium.Journal of clinical nursingInvoluntary treatment was used in 428 of 844 people with dementia at home, with common measures including hiding medication, forced hygiene, restricted communication or transport. It was linked to living alone, greater dependency, lower cognition and caregiver burden.
• RNOther2022To live with a Schizoaffective disorder.Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursingOne person with schizoaffective disorder describes long-term recovery through 24-hour care, consistent psychotherapy, and medication. They highlight the critical role of a supportive nurse relationship maintained for 17 years and the value of staff encouragement.
• RNSystematic Review2022Systematic review of family engagement interventions in neonatal, paediatric, and adult ICUs.Nursing in critical careFamily engagement studies in NICUs reported higher infant weight, shorter stays, and lower parental stress in some studies, but results varied; adult ICU studies mainly showed families found basic care involvement acceptable.
• RNSystematic Review2021Human dignity research in clinical practice - a systematic literature review.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesNordic qualitative studies describe dignity in care as being seen, listened to and protected. Ignoring, talking over patients or leaving them exposed was reported as indignity.
• RNQualitative2021Family members' expressions of dignity in palliative care: a qualitative study.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesFamily members described dignity as being respected, listened to and valued for their knowledge, while their own dignity was closely tied to the ill person's dignity.
• RNQualitative2021Parents' experiences of family health conversations after having a child in need of neonatal intensive care.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesParents of babies in neonatal care described nurse-led family conversations as time to hear each other, feel seen, and prepare for future challenges. Fathers especially valued being included. This is about their experiences, not proof the conversations work.
• RNOther2021Massive blood loss protocol 'Code Red' at Papworth Hospital: A closed loop audit.Journal of perioperative practiceCode Red was activated in line with protocol 89% of the time, and blood products arrived faster. Mortality could not be compared, so this shows process improvement, not better patient outcomes.
• RNOther2021Coronavirus testing in women attending antenatal care.Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of MidwivesAll 350 tests were negative, including in women with symptoms. During this low transmission period, no pregnant woman tested positive. This is from one service and one time.
• RNQualitative2021Sociocultural Practices Affecting the Care of Preterm Infants in the Ghanaian Community.Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing SocietyGhanaian parents reported inability to stop elder-led care after discharge, including herbal baths, enemas, and formula advice. Community help was real, but a mother described poor feeding and readmission.
• RNNarrative Review2021Abdominal aortic aneurysms part two: Surgical management, postoperative complications and surveillance.Journal of perioperative practiceThis review summarises guidelines for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, noting that endovascular repair has lower early mortality but higher long-term complications than open repair, requiring strict post-operative surveillance.
• RNSurvey2021Differences in levels of stress, social support, health behaviours, and stress-reduction strategies for women pregnant before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and based on phases of pandemic restrictions, in Ireland.Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of MidwivesPregnancy-specific stress did not show a clear increase during the pandemic, but pregnant women in Ireland reported lower perceived social support from family, friends and partners; healthy eating frequency did not differ.
• RNSystematic Review2021Patients' memories from intensive care unit: A qualitative systematic review.Nursing openICU survivors remembered surreal nightmares, frightening hallucinations and feeling unsafe when nurses seemed busy or impersonal. They also remembered nurses as safe when care was warm, reassuring and helped them communicate. These are themes, not tested effects.
• RNQualitative2021Exploring the Prescribing Process of Domperidone for Low Milk Supply: A Qualitative Study Among Mothers, IBCLCs, and Family Doctors.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant AssociationMothers and lactation consultants said a published domperidone protocol made family doctors more willing to prescribe, but doctors often skipped history, exam, ECG, and follow-up; some mothers used higher doses or imported pills.
• RNOtherPurely Behavioral: A Scoping Review of Nonpharmacological Behavioral and Lifestyle Interventions to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease in Persons Living With HIV.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACEighteen studies of behavioral interventions for cardiovascular health in people living with HIV were mapped. Most used multicomponent approaches like diet and exercise, often delivered by nurses. The review highlights a gap in geographic representation, with few studies in high-risk regions.
• RNRCTA Motivational Interviewing Intervention to Promote CRC Screening: A Pilot Study.Cancer nursingA brief motivational interviewing session did not increase colorectal cancer screening compared with brochures in adults 50 years or older in a rural emergency department. Only 12% versus 15% of those followed were screened, and 61.6% were lost to follow-up.
• RNQualitativeFacilitators and Barriers of HIV Self-Testing Among Chinese Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Qualitative Study.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACChinese men who have sex with men worried HIV self-testing kits could be fake, expensive, or expose their sexuality, and feared positive results alone. They valued quick, private, simple testing and testing with partners or peers.
• PTRNOtherAre Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Associated With Cancer-Related Symptoms in Real Time?: A Daily Diary Study.Cancer nursingOn days with more physical activity during treatment, patients reported lower symptom burden and fatigue, but only at BMI below 36.5 for burden and 35 for fatigue. Sedentary time was not consistently associated with symptoms, and pain interference was unchanged.
• RNPilotGraphic Representation of Hourly Activity Counts May Identify Discharge Outcomes for Older Adults After Critical Illness.Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation NursesOlder ICU survivors discharged home had higher post-ICU daytime activity counts than those sent to facilities. Monitoring hourly activity may help nurses identify patients at risk for discharge to a care facility rather than home.
• RNQualitative2022Barriers and facilitators for dental care among patients with severe or long-term mental illness.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesMost patients with severe mental illness found dental visits difficult because appointments, transport, cost, shame and fear of a critical dentist blocked them. They said practical support and a respectful, familiar dentist helped them attend.
• RNSurvey2022Perceived social support and prenatal wellbeing; The mediating effects of loneliness and repetitive negative thinking on anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic.Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of MidwivesPregnant women who felt less supported had more depression and anxiety, and loneliness was part of that link. Direct phone, video or group contact was linked to less loneliness; searching for pregnancy or wellbeing information was linked to more anxiety.
• RNSystematic Review2021Clinical guidelines for caring for women with COVID-19 during pregnancy, childbirth and the immediate postpartum period.Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of MidwivesEarly pandemic maternity guidance varied on nitrous oxide, birth companions, rooming-in, antenatal steroids, anticoagulants and antivirals, while agreeing to minimise visits, support breastfeeding, and not change birth mode solely for COVID-19.
• RNCohort2021Cost Savings Associated With Palliative Care Among Older Adults With Advanced Cancer.The American journal of hospice & palliative careOlder adults with advanced cancer who received palliative care had lower end-of-life direct medical costs than matched usual-care patients, with a $1,950 reduction. Earlier consultations showed larger reductions.
• RNPilot2021SHARING Choices: A Pilot Study to Engage Family in Advance Care Planning of Older Adults With and Without Cognitive Impairment in the Primary Care Context.The American journal of hospice & palliative care23 of 37 dyads engaged one or more SHARING Choices components: clinic letter, blank directive, agenda-setting checklist, facilitator conversations, and shared portal access. 12 completed new and 16 shared existing directives.
• RNMeta-Analysis2021Evaluate the effectiveness of breast cancer decision aids: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomize clinical trails.Nursing openBreast cancer decision aids reduced decisional conflict for treatment choices but not screening. They did not improve knowledge, satisfaction, or anxiety. Clinicians can use them to help patients weigh options, but should not expect them to increase understanding or reduce distress.
• RNQualitative2021Fathers' lived experiences of caring for their preterm infant at the neonatal unit and in neonatal home care after the introduction of a parental support programme: A phenomenological study.Scandinavian journal of caring sciencesFathers of preterm infants described NICU and neonatal home-care support as helpful, but often felt excluded and unsure how to take responsibility. They wanted nurses to invite them into care and decision-making, not only support the mother.
• RNSystematic Review2021Effects of traditional Chinese exercise on patients with cognitive impairment: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis.Nursing openOlder adults with cognitive impairment who practised baduanjin or tai chi in trials had better cognitive scores than controls. Liuzijue and qigong had too few trials to judge. Falls were reported but not linked to exercise.
• RNOther2021Added Value of Early Consultation of an Inpatient Palliative Care Team in Hospitalized Older Patients With High Symptom Burden: A Prospective Comparative Study.The American journal of hospice & palliative careOlder inpatients with high symptom burden had improved symptom scores in both periods, and palliative care consultation did not increase the proportion who improved. When the periods were analysed together, consultation was linked to more improvement, but the main period comparison was null.
• OTRNQualitative2021Mental health as a prerequisite for functioning as optimally as possible in old age: A phenomenological approach.Nursing openMental health issues were described as shaping everyday function through life situations, consequences and strategies. Six older women linked physical changes, family worries, finances, sleep and activity to how well they felt able to function.
• RNMeta-Analysis2021Effect of prenatal aerobic exercises on maternal and neonatal outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Nursing openPrenatal aerobic exercise did not shorten the first or second stage of labour. It did increase vaginal delivery, but evidence was low certainty and studies varied widely.
• RNQualitative2021A qualitative study of first time mothers' experiences of postnatal social support from health professionals in England.Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of MidwivesFirst-time mothers said professional praise, normalising answers and clear postnatal information helped them feel competent. Conflicting advice, criticism, rushed care and ward rules that blocked partners undermined them.
• RNOther2021Threshold for defining fever varies with age, especially in children: A multi-site diagnostic accuracy study.Nursing openAge-based fever thresholds on ear thermometers identified illness far more accurately than the standard fixed 38°C rectal threshold. The ear device matched clinical diagnoses in 93.5% of neonates, compared to 72.8% for rectal thermometers using fixed cutoffs.
• RNSurveySymptom Clusters and Influencing Factors in Family Caregivers of Individuals With Cancer.Cancer nursingFamily caregivers of people starting cancer treatment fell into low and high symptom burden groups. Higher loneliness and greater perceived impact of caregiving on health were associated with the high burden group.
• RNSurveyPsychometric Properties of the Polish Version of the Self-care of Hypertension Inventory.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingPolish adults with hypertension reported their self-care behaviours and confidence. Scores were highest for managing high blood pressure and lowest for daily self-care habits, but the questionnaire did not separate patients with normal and abnormal blood pressure.
• RNQualitativeDesigning and Evaluating a Goal-Setting Tip Sheet for Stroke Family Caregiver Health.Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation NursesStroke caregivers and experts rated a revised goal-setting tip sheet acceptable, accurate, feasible and relevant to caregiver health. It is a tool for nurses to coach caregivers, not proof the tip sheet improves health.
• RNSurvey2022Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on perinatal mental health in Spain: Positive and negative outcomes.Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of MidwivesIn Spanish pregnant and postpartum women, 58.7% met screening cut-offs for depression and 51.2% for anxiety. Better perceived maternal health, baby sleep, feeding quality, and breastfeeding were linked to lower distress.
• RNRCT2022Caregivers' Loss of the Dyadic Experience after Their Care Partners' Death.Western journal of nursing researchBereaved caregivers often felt their deceased partner was still present, while struggling with new practical roles and mixed feelings. The paper suggests nurses ask open-ended questions about the relationship to assess ongoing impact.
• OTRNQualitative2022The perspectives of people with dementia on their future, end of life and on being cared for by others: A qualitative study.Journal of clinical nursingPeople with early-stage dementia wanted meaningful activities, independence and trustful care. They described mixed feelings about the future and end of life; some avoided these talks, while others left decisions to family.
• RNSystematic Review2022Impact of Nurse-Led Asthma Intervention on Child Health Outcomes: A Scoping Review.The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School NursesSchool nurse-led asthma programs in seven studies reported better inhaler technique, fewer ER visits and hospital admissions in one nurse-supervised therapy program with inhaler and spacer training, and some symptom or quality-of-life gains, but many outcomes showed no clear difference.
• OTRNQualitative2022Women's Experiences of Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome.Western journal of nursing researchWomen with interstitial cystitis described years of not being believed, repeated tests, and lost daily activities, work, sleep, and relationships. They turned to online forums and self-management for answers and support. No treatment was tested.
• RNQualitative2022The experiences of childbearing women who tested positive to COVID-19 during the pandemic in northern Italy.Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of MidwivesWomen who tested positive for COVID-19 while giving birth described the experience as traumatic, driven by sudden isolation, mandatory transfer to unfamiliar hospitals, and being separated from their partners and newborns. They valued midwives' compassionate support but suffered from limited contact with staff and family.
• RNSystematic Review2021Factors associated with resilience in spousal caregivers of patients with cancer: An integrative review.Nursing openCancer spouses with better coping, spirituality, family support and close couple relationships were linked to higher resilience. High burden, distress and patient health problems were linked to lower resilience.